Softball Preview: Harding University Rams vs. West Mecklenburg Hawks
Harding University is on a ten-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), West Mecklenburg a ten-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Harding University Rams will take on the West Mecklenburg Hawks at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Harding University is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell victim to a rough 23-12 loss at the hands of Olympic on Wednesday. Even if Harding University couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for West Mecklenburg's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-0 walloping at the hands of Mallard Creek on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, West Mecklenburg's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Harding University's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for West Mecklenburg, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Harding University came up short against West Mecklenburg in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, falling 15-11. Can Harding University avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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